Having Joy as a Parent

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Having Joy as a Parent

May 9, 2024

Choosing joy is essential if you're going to have lasting happiness as a parent. John and Danny address how you can still have joy, even if you're facing difficult circumstances as a mom or dad. Plus, Jim Daly and Janel Breitenstein share how being joyful is ultimately a decision you make, even in your parenting

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Reasons Why the Bible is True

May 30, 2024

Has your child ever asked you why you're a Christian? How you answer that question is one of the important things you'll do as a parent. Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace speaks with Jim Daly about why he believes Christianity is true. Also, John asks Danny why he believes the Bible is the Word of God. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-05-28?refcd=2070101 https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect/?refcd=2070101 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/reaching-the-next-generation-for-christ-digital-download/?refcd=2070101 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/teach-kids-how-to-defend-their-faith/ https://stg.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/leading-your-child-to-christ/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Being Prepared to Defend Your Faith

May 28, 2024

How can you teach your kids to love God, and be defenders of the faith? J. Warner Wallace tells Jim Daly part of his story, and common reasons why people believe in God. Plus, John and Danny address why it's good to embrace difficult conversations about God with your pre-teen or teen. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-05-28?refcd=2068802 https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect/?refcd=2068802 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/reaching-the-next-generation-for-christ-digital-download/?refcd=2068802 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/teach-kids-how-to-defend-their-faith/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/helping-children-see-god-as-relevant-to-their-lives/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ongoing Conversations with Your Teen

May 23, 2024

Helping a son or daughter get through the teen years isn't just one conversation. It's more like a series of discussions. Danny and John will encourage you to create an environment where your son or daughter can talk to you about anything. Also, Jim Daly and a group of parents share about why it's good to have honest conversations with your children. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-03-26?refcd=2065901 https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect/??refcd=2065901https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect/?refcd=2062001 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/investing-in-your-child-for-the-teen-years-digital-download/?refcd=2065901 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/personal-identity-formation-in-the-age-of-authenticity/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/walking-alongside-your-teen/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/